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X549 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 121,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 121,933 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,477 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,477 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 76,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,408 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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X549 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X549 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X549 FAJ registered?

X549 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X549 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 FAJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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